Matt Gaetz denies new allegations of encounter with 17-year-old girl before withdrawing AG nomination

Matt Gaetz has rejected new allegations claiming he had a threesome with a 17-year-old girl in 2017. This comes just before he withdrew as Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, citing a desire to avoid distractions. The unnamed woman testified to the House Ethics Committee about two encounters with Gaetz, including one with another adult woman, who denied involvement. Gaetz has consistently denied any wrongdoing, and the Justice Department previously closed its investigation without charges. Following the allegations, Gaetz announced his withdrawal from the AG nomination, stating he wanted to prioritize the Trump administration's work. Trump expressed respect for Gaetz's decision and praised his future prospects.